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Meatless Monday: Grilled Summer Peaches With Ricotta

Summer and peaches go together just like summer and barbeques, so it’s no surprise that someone came up with the brilliant idea of putting peaches on the grill.

Homemade “Nice Cream”: 4 Recipes For Summer

Are you trying to avoid dairy, but love the taste of ice cream? With summer here, you don't have to give it up entirely: Try making your own nice cream instead. Nice cream is basically vegan ice cream made from plant based ingredients.

Meatless Monday: No Stove Needed Spring Rolls With Avocado & Mango

When the heat starts to mount, we all crave more fresh food, and recipes that don’t require a stove suddenly seem like a very good idea. Whether you’re making food for a party or eating solo at home on a warm day, today’s recipe is going to make you very happy.

How To Harvest & Dry Flowers & Herbs

Do you have an herb or flower garden? Do you enjoy foraging for flowers and herbs? Learning how to properly harvest and dry plants can really help them last a while and preserve their flavor and beneficial properties.

 

The Summer Garden: 7 Seeds To Plant For Sunny Produce

Whoever said that summers were not a loving time for a garden hasn’t quite planted a produce-happy summer garden. While winter vegetables are more heart-warming than a summer bounty, summer vegetables still have a lot going for them.

Don’t Waste Your Herbs: 3 Ways To Use Them Up

Most people use herbs to add a little flavor to their dishes and then forget all about them in their fridge. We often get a bunch but never use the entire thing. This is such a waste! Get the most bang out of your buck by using up your herbs in unconventional ways. Here are three creative ways to put your herbs to work.  

 

Natural Remedies For Cold Sores

You may have heard of using lemon balm for preventing and treating cold sores. And it’s great. We know it’s helpful from a long history of traditional use as well as from research studies.  But lemon balm’s not the only game in town.

8 Natural Remedies For Bad Dog Breath

Dogs have a bit of a reputation for having stinky breath.  We get it—they tend to eat a lot of gross things.  And the whole lack-of-opposable-thumbs thing makes it difficult for them to brush and floss their own teeth.

Be Lion-Hearted With Motherwort: 5 Heart Healthy Benefits

Botanical names of herbs sometimes tell you what the herb does. Motherwort’s botanical name is Leonurus cardiaca, meaning “lion hearted.”  It is, indeed, a supreme herb for the heart.

Here are some of the things Motherwort does for cardiovascular health: